Maybach Officially Discontinues All Models - Autoblog Autoblog Maybach Officially Discontinues All Models The ultra-luxe brand was never making money AOL Autos Staff Maybach, the ultra-luxe branch of Mercedes-Benz coveted by the business elite and rap stars alike, has been officially discontinued. Mercedes recently released the price list for the 2013 models of these limo-like sedans, with the price column simply stating "Discontinued" for each one of them. No one is overly surprised to see the brand go. Shockingly, sales of the car, which goes for $376,300 all the way up to $1,380,000 for the Landulet edition, were very, very slow. The brand simply wasn't making any money. In fact, it had been reported that the company had been losing a staggering $500,000 on each model that was sold. Sedans from the 2012 model year will still be sold, though they'll maintain the increased MSRPs slapped on by Daimler after it was known Maybach was going kaput.

Maybach had recently been giving out a $100,000 rebate to buyers in an effort to move the last ones off of dealer lots, but even such a tantalizing (and crazy) deal hasn't been enough to move them. Maybach sedans come in 3 variations: The Type 57, the bigger Type 62 and the ultra-exclusive Landulet. Both the Type 57 and Type 62 come with a 5.5L V-12, which creates 543 hp. Essentially, the only difference between the two is that the Type 62 has a longer wheelbase. The Landulet comes with a 6.0L V12, producing 620 hp. The rear passenger area has a convertible roof and is separated from the driver by a glass partition. Naturally, all of these vehicles come with tons top of the line luxury features, which you can explore here . The Maybach sedans will be replaced by the Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman, which will be used to combat cars from Bentley and Rolls-Royce. This vehicle will resurrect the Pullman moniker and will likely be shown to the world with the next-gen S-Class.

There are rumors aplenty about the S600, but we'll have to wait and see what comes of it. The most interesting thing we've heard is that the car will come with all engine variants, including the four-cylinder diesel. Follow Us MAYBACH MAYBACH Mercedes Benz discontinues production of the ultra luxury Maybach. By Laz More The luxurious Maybach saw its heyday during the 1920’s and 30’s. The limousine style car could be seen down the boulevards of Berlin and Montecarlo as an alternative to the posh Rolls Royce. The beginning of the 1940’s witnessed the end of the first Maybach era, but the interest in the legendary automobile stayed in the hearts and minds of car enthusiasts with a hint of nostalgia. Wilhelm Maybach had introduced a car that heralded the modern era, setting new standards in terms of size, technology and performance but not popular enough to justify the production of the line, even in the exclusive luxury car market. Fast forward to the end of the 1990’s when German automakers ventured into the ultra luxury car segment with Volkswagen acquiring Bentley and BMW taking possession of Rolls Royce.

Not to be outdone, Mercedes-Daimler decided to start production of its über luxurious Maybach line in 2002. The car hit the market with a splash. The concept models were flown to Hong Kong, Monaco and New York to test the market, and the production of limited edition cars ensued. Maybach offered clients bespoke services that set them apart from other automakers, making each model different according to client’s specifications at prices that ranged from $350,000 to upwards of $1.4 million. But the glorified Mercedes was in reality an inferior car wrapped in a glitzy package, not enough to convince the affluent set and justify the astronomical prices. Not even the emerging luxury car mania in China could get the struggling car off the starting line. In 2007, only 157 Maybachs were sold around the world, reported CNN. Recently, Daimler announced that the Maybach would be discontinued after 2012. In an interview with the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche said, "it would not make sense to develop a successor model”.

Instead, the company plans to expand the top-of-the-line Mercedes S-Class to six variations from the current three for 2013. Rest in Peace Maybach. ■ © azureazure.com | 2012 Mercedes Benz India, Mercedes Benz Car Price, Models, Review | CarTrade About Mercedes Benz Summary The iconic German brand, Mercedes-Benz, is a multinational Daimler AG division and part of the German trio reckoned across the world for its luxury cars. Headquartered at the city of Stuttgard, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany and Mercedes-Benz is known for designing and producing luxury automobiles, coaches, buses, and trucks. The luxury car maker forayed in the Indian automotive market in year 1994 as Daimler. Later when it entered into joint venture with Chrysler, its Indian subsidiary got renamed as DaimlerChrysler India Private Ltd. In 2007, Daimler sold its shares to Chrysler and turned Daimler. The Indian luxury vehicle unit was renamed as Mercedes-Benz India. Mercedes-Benz India also joined forces with the homegrown automaker Tata Motors. The joint venture then released the E220 in our country.

It was in year 1954 when Mercedes and Tata joined forces to make medium sized commercial vehicles. Tata Motors’ Pimpri located production unit was used for assembling their luxury cars. This unit was also utilized by the German car maker for assembling and painting its cars. Finally in 2000-01, Tata Motors traded its entire stake to Mercedes-Benz India. Executive Management Eberhard Kern holds the position of CEO and Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz India. A 1963 born, the man completed his University Degree in 1985 from Stuttgart. Before joining Mercedes-Benz’s Indian unit, Eberhard worked as the CEO and President of Mercedes Taiwan based unit. Along with him, he brought-in his extensive experience to Indian market in the marketing and sales domains. Currently, he takes responsibility for all Mercedes-Benz’s decisions and operations taking place in India. Indian Operations It was year 2009 when a new production plant was inaugurated by Mercedes-Benz India in Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra. The manufacturing facility was completed in just 13 months and turned out to be one of the speediest green-field projects to be ever built in India.

This unit’s area totals to be around 100 acres along with an independent vehicle assembling facility for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. It was built with the ides of meeting all kind of expansion plans that the company might have in near future in India. In the beginning, it was designed only for assembling Mercedes E-Class, S-Class and C-Class, but it bears enough flexibility to produce a number of other models in coming years. The auto maker plans to begin assembling several new models like the GL, CLA, GL and GLA in coming years. Mercedes-Benz also owns a R&D (Research and Development) centre in Bangalore which is also known as MBRDI. In the beginning in year 1996, MBRDI worked only with eight employees, however, as the times passed it expanded its work long with team strength. At present, it has a team with around 350 teammates. It is, at present, the largest R&D facility that Mercedes-Benz owns outside Germany. It is mainly used for research in areas related to Design, Computer Simulation, IT-Services and Electrical/Electronics. Product & Services Mercedes-Benz India owns the most extensive dealerships network in India.

Presently, the car maker has more than 80 dealerships that cover all major cities of our country. Along with it, the German manufacturer is also planning to increase number of its outlets across tier II cities. The Daimler based automaker also forayed into the second hand car segment with launch of 'Mercedes-Benz Certified' in India in December, 2014. The company inaugurated 12 pre-owned car dealerships across the nation. These dealerships offer customers a completely new place for picking a Mercedes-Benz car. The outlets also offer a number of high-end facilities including the infrastructure, custom-made car financing options, and a service and warranty packages to all its customers. Environmental Initiatives In August 2013, Diamler Chrysler India started ‘the Jatropha Biodiesel Project’ in association with Central Salt, the University of Hohenheim and the Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI) as joint ventures. This project was sponsored by the Deutsche Investitions Entwicklungesellschaft (DEG). Since its inception, the Jatropha Bio-diesel has been attracting support and interest towards Bio-diesel and alternate energy. The project also experimented with Mercedes-Benz cars in field.

These vehicles were powered only by Bio-diesel fuel and travelled across 9 states of India. Along with it, the Bio-diesel vehicles were put out over a chilling high altitude in KhardungLa, the highest motorable road. The German luxury carmaker is yet to launch electric or hybrid cars in the country. With the arrival of BMW 7 Series hybrid and i8 plug-in hybrid, it is expected that Mercedes, too, will introduce cars with alternate fuel options. Founder & First Car Mercedes-Benz’s story begins with Karl Benz, the man who created world’s first car propelled by an engine - the Benz Patent Motorwagon. The vehicle was sponsored by Bertha Benz and it was patented in the beginning of year 1886. Later in same year, Mr. Gottlieb Daimler along with an engineer Mr. Wilhelm Maybach's turned a stage coach in a car by adding a petrol mill to it. Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft promoted their first Mercedes vehicle in year 1901.

The first models to be produced under this badge were manufactured under the partnership of Gottlieb Daimler's and Karl Benz's companies which was known as Daimler-Benz company in year 1926. USP Mercedes-Benz vehicles in India are mainly admired for offering world-class drivability and comfort to its passengers. It has a dedicated research and development team that has helped in high level evolution of its vehicles in terms of strength, performance, as well as technology. Previously, its models were only meant forhigh level corporate professionals and executives. However, as the time proceeded it developed vehicles for younger generation. Many of its new models like CLA, B-Class, and A-Class are now included in that list. These are also categorized as highly fuel efficient Mercedes cars that offer elite luxury with power and performance. The German car maker has, however, managed to keep costs low with local assembling which has also worked in benefit of its buyers. The maintenance costs of these vehicles have also gone low with localization. Mercedes has also worked diligently over its dealership network and has made a point to reach out to maximum buyers. Resale Value Mercedes-Benz is counted among the oldest players in India’s luxury car segment.

If we talk about the used luxury car space, the C-Class - one of the most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz cars in India - is among the most popular vehicles. Competition Mercedes-Benz has been holding tight on to the position of second biggest luxury car maker in the India’s premium car market. At present, the segment is being led by Audi India, the gap between the first and second position, however, is minimal. The German car maker is currently facing tough fight from BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo. Latest Mercedes Benz News Luxury Cars @ Top Speed Same old recipe, now with just a little more on top Posted on by Jonathan Lopez BMW introduced the 4 Series Coupe back in January of 2013 at the Detroit Auto Show. At the time, this compact executive two-door was slated as a replacement for the outgoing 3 Series Coupe, given the brand’s decision to split the model line into two separate iterations, with the 3 taking up four-door duty, and the 4 going two-door. While the 4 Series comes with an interior and exterior that’s similar to the current sixth-gen F30 3 Series, the 4 Series is also outfitted with a longer, wider body, and marketed as a sportier alternative.

Initially offered exclusively as the F32 coupe, the 4 Series gained the F33 two-door convertible and F36 Gran Coupe five-door liftback body styles a year later. So far, the model has sold well, moving roughly 400,000 units worldwide since its launch. Most of those sales have been in the U.S., with the U.K. and Germany also scooping up their respective fair shares. Now, the Bavarians have decided to give the 4 Series an update, and the Coupe variant gains new styling and tweaked suspension. The rest of the package is more or less unchanged from the 2017 model year, with a ton of opportunities on the table for customization of the interior and exterior, as well as a variety of drivetrain and powertrain options (especially for those customers located across the pond). “The maxim guiding the BMW 4 Series model update was ‘stick to the proven formula but add extra richness to the cars’ character’,” says Domagoj Dukec, Head of Exterior Design at BMW Automobiles. And why not?

With sales up, it makes sense to stay hands off with the thing, especially when you consider a complete overhaul is imminent with the arrival of the next-gen 4 Series in a just a few years’ time But what about the 2018 model year? Is it worth a look, or should you wait for the second generation? Read on to find out all the specifics. Continue reading to learn more about the 2018 BMW 4 Series Coupe. by Robert Moore Back in May of 2015, it was announced that Jaguar wanted a baby crossover to slot below the F-Pace. More recently, we received some spy shots that we eventually determined were shots of the new baby F-Pace – or E-Pace as we’re now calling it – doing some very early testing in disguise as an Evoque. The fact that the E-Pace was wearing an Evoque body gave leads us to believe that the baby SUV will probably be underpinned by the same platform that supports the Evoque.

Since the prototype was wearing the body of the Evoque, we had no way of knowing what kind of visual design cues we’ll see with the E-Pace, but that doesn’t stop us from speculating – at least until we see the E-Pace testing in its own skin. So we took what we already know about the E-Pace, in coordination with the most reputable rumors, and did what we do best – we put together a rendering of what the E-Pace may look like when it makes its long-awaited debut. When it comes to our renderings, sometimes we can be a little too ambitious, but other times we hit the nail right on the head. With this rendering, our artist decided to go with a lot of the design cues of the F-Pace, despite the fact that it will probably use the Evoque’s older platform. Despite the fact that the E-Pace will probably ride on the older platform, we think our artist nailed this rendering. So, with that said, let’s take a long, good look at this rendering, and what we can expect from the upcoming E-Pace.

Updated 01/19/2017: Our spy photographers caught the upcoming Jaguar E-Pace out for a new testing session, this time during cold, winter conditions. Also, new rumors suggest that the new model could be released sometime in mid-2017. Continue reading to learn more about the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. Italian automaker’s new SUV gets its first taste of the special edition life Posted on by Kirby Garlitos + Alfa Romeo has a lot riding on the success of the Stelvio SUV, so it only makes sense that the Italian automaker create as many different variants of the Stelvio as it can. The high-performance Stelvio Quadrifoglio is expected to carry most of that responsibility, but Alfa’s mixing it up a little bit too with the release of the Stelvio First Edition, a limited run version of the SUV that packs plenty of discerning features for those willing to get a piece of it. Off the bat, let’s establish the fact that the Stelvio First Edition is based on the standard version of the SUV and not the Quadrifoglio.

That’s an important piece of information considering that one of the latter’s most notable features is its Ferrari- derived 2.9-liter biturbo V-6 engine that spits out 505 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. Instead, the Stelvio First Edition carries the smaller 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s good for 280 horses and 295 pound-feet of twist. Let’s set that aside now and look at the things that makes the Stelvio First Edition a true special edition variant of the Alfa SUV. For that, the focus should be on the SUV’s exterior and interior where a host of unique items are scattered throughout the two sections. Some features are of the physical nature whereas others are more of the safety and technological persuasions. Either way, Alfa Romeo makes a good account of itself with the presentation of the Stelvio First Edition. It may not have the roughhouse power of the range-topping QV, but as far as being a special edition model is concerned, it checks off a lot of boxes. Continue after the jump to read more about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition.

Kia is finally ready to take on the Germans! Posted on by Robert Moore When Korean manufacturers like Hyundai and Kia came to the U.S., they were fighting an uphill battle against American, Japanese, and German cars that were often regarded as having nicer materials and better build quality, among other things. Fast forward to today, and Hyundai has spawned its own performance/luxury brand called Genesis and Kia has finally jumped on the bandwagon with a premium and performance-based fastback that is derived from the GT Concept. Going by the name Stinger, it’s set to bring some insanely stiff competition to German rivals like the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and the Audi A5 Sportback, among others. At Launch, it will be available with a 255-horsepower four-banger or a 3.3-liter, Biturbo, V-6 with some 365 ponies on tap. But, that’s not all. It’s extremely spacious with a longer wheelbase than that of other competitors like the Lexus GS, and even the Infinity Q50 while the chassis itself is composed of 55 percent high-strength steel for superior stiffness and excellent ride handling.

Inside, it offers high levels of comfort and an absolutely striking design with technology that rivals that of high-end models way outside the Stingers expected price range. Those two engines I just mentioned, well there’s already word of a diesel powertrain being available for European customers. And, while it hasn’t been officially planned or confirmed, interviews with Albert Beirmann – the Executive VP of Vehicle Testing and High-Performance Development for Kia – has said that there have been talks of electrification, a move that could pit the Stinger against the likes of the Tesla Model 3 or even the Model S, depending on how much electric muscle Kia can come up with. Beyond that, the Stinger is said to be able to handle much more power than that offered by that Biturbo 3.3-liter, so an even brighter future could be on the horizon for Kia’s new halo car. But, I’m getting a little ahead of myself as we already have a lot to talk about, and the Stinger isn’t scheduled to hit showrooms until later on in 2017. So, grab a beverage and join me farther down the page to see what the Stinger will offer when the order books officially open.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 Kia GT. German tuner has a mighty tuning kit for Bentley’s latest crown jewel Posted on by Kirby Garlitos + The Bentley Bentayga is slowly but surely making an impression in the tuning scene. The high-performance luxury SUV only made its world debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and we’re now seeing aftermarket companies unveiling their tuning kits for the Bentayga. Mansory got the ball rolling at the 2016 SEMA Auto Show and DMC has just followed suit with the “Gigante” program that helps enhance the Bentayga’s output to 700 horsepower and 778 pound-feet of torque. The “Gigante” name is pretty self-explanatory when you take into account the number of modifications DMC made to the body and engine of the Bentayga. In fact, if you go back to Mansory’s own program for the SUV, you’ll see plenty of similarities as far as the scope of the upgrades are concerned. There are exterior changes, interior upgrades, and engine enhancements. Even better, these modifications aren’t extravagant to the point that they take away from the Bentayga’s own luxury characteristics.

That’s not only a testament to the ingenuity of DMC and Mansory, but also to Bentley for creating a product that has proven to be worth all the hype it has received. Soon enough, we’re going to see more tuners develop kits for the Bentley Bentayga. That’s not a question of “if,” but “when.” For now though, Mansory and DMC headline the list of tuners with existing programs and the latter’s Gigante kit for the SUV appears to have all the tools to be worth the look, that is if you’re looking to get more out of the Bentayga than what it already has. Continue after the jump to read more about the Bentley Bentayga “Gigante” by DMC. The 6 Series Convertible will be up for a generational shift in the near future Posted on by Robert Moore The BMW 6 Series is currently in its third-generation and went through a minor update for the 2015 model year. Just recently our photographers caught the next-gen 6 Series Coupe doing some real world testing, and just weeks later, we finally got our hands on shots of the next-gen 6 Series Convertible.

The exterior of the next-gen model will change a little to freshen things up, but the real news is what’s happening below the skin. The new 6 Series is expected to shed a few pounds in the chassis department, get some new technology on the inside, and get a healthy selection of powerplants that will produce enough power to keep competing models like the Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet and the Audi S5 Cabriolet at bay. But, the 6 Series has one major problem, and that’s its starting price point. While similar offerings from the likes of Mercedes and Audi start out in the $60,000 range, the 6 Series starts out closer to $90,000. That’s a hard sell in any market, but with the next-gen model expected to debut as a 2018 model, it will at least be fresh inside and out, and will hopefully come out of the gate a little quicker thanks to that lighter chassis. We still have a while to wait before we get to see the new 6 Series in the metal, but let’s take a good look at the first round of spy shots and talk a little more about what’s coming in 2018.

Update 01/18/2017: The upcoming 6 Series convertible was caught taking advantage of the cold weather and got to play in the snow a bit. Check out our review below to see the newest spy shots and to see what else we know about the next-gen 6 Series. Continue reading to learn more about the BMW 6 Series Convertible. Don’t leave them at home under any circumstances, kids Posted on by Kirby Garlitos + A Tesla Model S owner got stranded in Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas after intentionally leaving his car’s key fob at home, all because he wanted to try out Tesla’ s new control app. Turns out, the smartphone feature that allows drivers to remotely monitor and control their Teslas without their keys only works as far as the smartphone has a signal. Ryan Negri found that out the hard way when he and his wife went for a drive without the key fob to test out the feature. Chalk this one up to an experiment gone bad.

As Negri himself told the tale in an Instagram post, he and his wife, Amy, tested the new feature by going on a quick drive to “take some photos of the freshly fallen mountain snow.” The whole experiment was running smoothly until Negri had to adjust “Mozy & Millie’s car bed” (most likely their dogs). Negri then went out of the car to do just that, but just as he was about to get back in, he found himself locked out of the car, unable to not only get back in, but just as important, to restart the car. Apparently, Tesla’s keyless smartphone feature has one pretty important requirement for it to function properly: cellular signal. Since they were in the middle of the dessert, six miles away from home as Negri recounted, cell phone signal was about as scarce in the area he was in as a golden goose laying golden eggs. Fortunately, Negri’s wife Amy (the heroine of the story) took it upon herself to run two miles to get cellphone signal before calling a friend to hitch a ride back home to get the Tesla’s key fob.

Not surprisingly, Negri directed some of his ire towards Tesla for not having contingency plans in place to prevent incidents like the one he and his wife found themselves in. More importantly, though, he also promised to have the key fob with him every time he drives the Model S, as he should have in the first place. Continue after the jump to read the full story. Isn’t this how the 4 Series should have offered in the first place? Posted on by Robert Moore Prior to 2012, the 3 Series included the sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles, but when BMW introduced the F30/F31-generation 3 Series, it decided to follow Audi’ s footsteps and separate the 3 Series sedan from the coupe and cabriolet and began producing those body styles under the 4 Series name.

With the 4 Series Coupe and Cabriolet models being introduced for the 2014 model year, it might be a little surprising to see that BMW has already given the baby of the BMW family a facelift, but for the 2017 model year (2018 model year for the U.S.,) BMW has taken the liberty of updating the sporty coupe with new looks, better technology, and even some powertrain and suspension updates to keep it fresh through the turn of the decade. Highlights include new LED exterior lights, a new front fascia, a new navigation system and instrument cluster, and some new color options inside and out. The updated 4 Series will be available in a total of 31 different setups with a total of six different trim levels ranging from the entry-level 420i all the way up to the BMW 440i on the gasoline front and from the 420d up to the 435d xDrive for those of you who prefer oil burners.

Few technical specifications for the various engines available have yet to be announced, but we know that the 420i will deliver 184 horsepower while the M44i will deliver 326 horsepower – that latter of which is a six-horsepower increase. On the diesel front, the 420d will deliver 190 horsepower while the 435d xDrive will offer up 313 horsepower. Then you’ve got the 4 Series Gran Coupe that comes with the model designation for 418d and has 150 ponies on tap. The 435d comes standard with xDrive, while it will be available as an add-on for most other models (it usually comes at a $2,000 premium over non-xDrive models) But, it’s not all about engine and horsepower with this update. See, the updated 4 Series gets a revised suspension system that is now stiffer on the standard Coupe and Gran Coupe. While the dynamics of the suspension system have been updated for all models, including those with M Sport and Adaptive suspension.

If you go with the 430 models or higher, you can opt for high-performance tires straight from the factory. As far as looks go, all 4 Series models now come standard with LED headlights and LED fog lights as standard equipment – a big improvement over the xenon lights that came standard on the current model. And, even better yet, you’ll find restyled taillight lenses that are sportier and lit up by bright LED lights as well – a first for the 4 Series. The front fascia now features chrome trim that follows the lower edge of the fascia and wraps around the restyled fake vents that house the fog lights. Out back, a new chrome strip has been added to the slightly reworked rear fascia. As far as wheels go, there are four new wheels, three of which feature five primary spokes and one that features a dual, 10-spoke design. New exterior finishes include Snapper Rocks Blue (Shown on the M4 in the gallery) and Sunset Orange (shown on the convertible models in the gallery). Finally, the interior gets an updated navigation system and new instrument cluster to go with an updated steering wheel.

The infotainment display comes with the updated user interface that we saw in the new 5 Series in Detroit. To round out the interior updates, the dash gets double stitching while center stack trim now features gloss black trim. The trim around the power window controls and HVAC vents are not electroplated while the HVAC and CD changer controls get healthy doses of chrome. All told, that’s a lot of updates to a car that’s just a few years old, but it will surely be welcomed by Bimmer fans everywhere. Continue reading for the full story. Mercedes’ smallest crossover yet is about to get a facelift Posted on by Ciprian Florea + The Mercedes-Benz GLA was launched for the 2014 model year as the company’s smallest crossover to date. Sharing the same platform with the A-Class, B-Class, and the CLA four-door coupe, it’s the SUV equivalent of the A-Class hatchback, which is why it’s wearing the "GLA" badge. Designed to compete with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3, which were launched earlier on the market, the GLA slots below the GLC in the lineup.

Powered by four-cylinder engines exclusively, the crossover is available with both gasoline and diesel powerplants in Europe. In the U.S., however, only a gasoline mill is offered, alongside the beefed-up AMG version. The GLA received its mid-cycle update for the 2018 model year at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show . Not surprisingly, the facelift is rather mild inside and out. Minor nips and tucks do little to change the vehicle’s overall appearance, while the cabin boasts new trim, upgraded technology, and some new features. Drivetrain-wise, the GLA carries over unchanged, which is a bit disappointing with a more powerful BMW X1 in showrooms. Of course, crossovers need to check more important boxes, and the GLA does that with the revised model, but will it be enough to give the X1 and Q3 a run for their money? Find out in my review below and make sure you check out our photos of the Mercedes-Benz GLA from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Continue reading to learn more about the 2018 Mercedes GLA.

I had a lot of fun playing around with it Posted on by Robert Moore I’m a big fan of BMW, so when they finally rolled the new 5 Series onto their show floor in Detroit this week, I was super stoked to check it out. Of course, I had to stay behind the velvet rope until after their press conference and all of that, but once that was done, Bimmer lifted the ropes and let your boy in to check out all of the finer details of its new 5 Series Sedan. While the cabin was spacious and the tablets for rear seat passengers were cool, what really interested me was the navigation system up front. Most stock navigation systems are pretty much the same these days, and maybe other models have the same functions, but BMW’s was insanely fast and responsive and was actually able to work under the metal roof and beams of the Cobo Center in Detroit. The initial display is pretty basic – it’s your normal birds-eye view of the area with a little blip showing your exact location, but zooming in gives you a mildly 3D representation of the area around you. Zooming in even further gives you a street-level view of sorts that shows all of the buildings in their exact locations and with relative height.

Naturally, I didn’t get to see the navigation in action outside of viewing my location and playing with the view, but if the responsiveness and quickness of the system are any indication, this system should make navigating unfamiliar territory a breeze. And, for the record, the rest of the system was fast and responsive as well, including phone pairing, XM radio station selection, onboard music storage loading and browsing, and navigating the various menus and settings as a whole. Maybe the systems from brands like Mercedes and Audi as just as good, but I was pretty impressed with what BMW brought to the table with the system in the 5 Series. It beats the standard google navigation system I’ve been so accustomed to for so long; that’s for sure. Maybach 57 S Price in India, Review, Pics, Specs & Mileage | CarDekho Exterior Measurement: The exterior length features an approximate 5734mm along with a total width of 1980mm and the Maybach 57 S has a cargo volume of 605 litres.

Interiors ‘It is not about doing the things, but it is about doing them in the right way.’ These are the first words of admiration that a person usually utters after experiencing the interiors of Maybach 57 S. The interiors of any luxury segment vehicle play an important role in classifying the vehicle as a luxury segment in the first place. The interiors of Maybach 57 S define executive appeal right from the moment customer steps into it. Best in class build of interiors reflects the efforts Maybach did in maintaining its class. The interior doors feature seat controls and they are embellished with leather finishings which give the Maybach 57 S interiors a classic look, which claims elegance and style. Along with the usual armrests and music system, the Maybach features probably the best accessories in the market. Many thoughtful controls and separate exclusive features for each passenger all in all makes this car, a heaven behind doors. The interiors are equipped with two climate control systems for the front as well as the rear row. Each of these can be independently programmed and operated separately without depending on the other passengers preferences.

The variation of temperature is achieved by fitting in a specially designed four zone system, so that the temperature, blower speed and the air distribution settings can be controlled individually without any major technical skills as the system interface is designed to be used comfortably without any hassles. The dust filter and activated charcoal filter with smog sensor and an automatic recirculation control however remain common provisions. Interior Measurement: The interiors of the Maybach 57 S feature four doors and the seating capacity is for four passengers. Acceleration & Pick-Up With the best in class pick-up of 0 to 100 Kmph in an unbelievable 4.9 seconds, taken its design and comfort, the car ceases to be second to none. The top speed offered by the Maybach 57 S is 275 Kmph, which itself acts as a defining parameter. Engine and Performance Matching its striking exteriors, Maybach 57 S comes with an equally amazing engine capacity. The curvy exteriors and their detailing being traced hold a strong and powerful engine underneath. The Maybach 57 S model is essentially a four passenger, high performance sedan has been equipped with a well suited Mercedes AMG engine.

The Maybach 57 S features a 12-cylinder bi-turbo engine, which runs on gasoline. The engine transmission is provided as a five speed automatic transmission, which makes sense considering the exclusive class the Maybach 57 S targets as the automatic transmission remains the most comforting drive compared any speed manual transmission and the passengers can enjoy the ride rather than focus on constant change of gears. The incredible output of 603.7bhp along with torque of 1000Nm at 2000rpm, which itself speaks volumes. The engine can be started using the keyless-go technology, which provides the user an option to push the button instead of inserting a key in the ignition. Mileage The mileage is quite low, but this being a luxury vehicle with a power packed engine can offer about 4 Kmpl on the city roads, while that on highways this car can generate about 8.47 Kmpl. Power of Maybach 57 S The power delivered by a vehicle depends upon its engine and the additional components. The Maybach 57 S is aptly equipped with a 12-cylinder bi-turbo V12 engine specially designed by the AMG sources.

This engine offers 5980cc displacement which is simply surprising in a car of this class, but the powerful build of the Maybach 57 S justifies the high displacement. The vehicle produces 603.7bhp and an amazing 1000Nm torque at 2000rpm. Stereo & Accessories In terms of accessories, an umbrella and a few screens for navigation and entertainment are provided. Suiting the storage space between the rear seats and the CD changer and an media player. The rear passengers are provided noise cancellation headphones to enjoy entertainment without interrupting fellow passengers. The interiors are fitted with BOSE surround sound system which offers a decent and probably best in class sound quality. The front cabin too has its foldable cup holders. The most important and interesting feature in the Maybach 57 S is the cup holder in the rear which works automatically in stabilizing the glasses so that spilling can be avoided. You can now buy Maybach 57 S accessories online. Great discounts available. Braking & Handling Now matter how luxurious and how exquisite the Maybach 57 S is, it would be worthless with a lousy braking system and handling capability.

These are the some of the defining factors of a cars performance. Since Maybach 57 S is designed with the latest chassis technology which has independent wishbone suspension in the front and independent multi-link suspension in the rear. But the main defining specialty of the Maybach 57 S remains its AIRMATIC Dual Control suspension. The AIRMATIC DC has air springs which are complemented with additional spring-rate adjustment system and it also includes adaptive damping which itself is integrated with a level control, all of which help the vehicle passengers to have a smooth ride despite the worst paths and terrains passion drives them to go. In addition to the usual specifications and distinctions offered in a Maybach 57, this version offers some really special add ons which improve the overall handling of the vehicle. The additional power received from the Maybach 57 S’s AMG sourced Bi-turbo V12 engine and a height reduction of 15mm, while maintaining a decent ground clearance also helps the it achieve a lower center of gravity with an additional aggressive appeal which still maintains that desire to go wild. The thicker front and rear stabilizers help in maintaining the stability by reducing the body roll.

The reprogrammed AIRMATIC DC suspension offers a sportier handling, which any regular executive luxury vehicle fails to provide. As an upgrade, the wheel and tyre package is also made more appealing and the further reprogramming of the already efficient ESPA and ASR stability and traction control systems enables the Maybach 57 S in having the advantage of higher performance. The braking in the Maybach 57 S is also improved as the company respected the exquisite features of the vehicle and opted the Sensotronic Brake Control, which is an electro-hydraulic system unlike the traditional solely mechanical or hydraulic brake systems. Other than its usual braking function, the Sensotronic Brake Control system enhances the Electronic Stability Program, Anti Brake System and other important safety related dynamic handling systems which are further used for sensing and analyzing the run time performance of the vehicle with regard to the obstacles on the path so that accidents due to skidding can be avoided thereby successively stabilizing the vehicle through several techniques which have automatic intervention as a common root. Needless to mention, the Sensotronic Brake Control makes the braking experience a smoother one. Safety & Security Safety is given evidently a special notice in the Maybach 57 S reiterating its ‘special’ stature.

The system is fitted with PARKTRONIC, which is used to assist the driver of any obstacles. The technology used ultraviolet waves to detect nearby obstacles at parking speeds so that the driver can be notified and alerted over any unsuspecting obstacle. At run time the driver is alerted about the obstacles proximity and direction with the help of illuminated indicators and audible assistors, which are placed both on the dash as well as at the rear cabin ceiling. The Maybach is also equipped with a two-stage, situation-dependent triggering system for both the driver and front passenger airbags which helps in improving the functionality of the airbags which are essential considering the top speed and amazing engine capacity of the vehicle. A main characteristic of any luxury car is the prominence it gives to every single detail. The safety belts are a common practice in automobiles but very few cars offer the highly secure three point seat belts to rear passengers. But being an exquisite vehicle, the Maybach 57 S offers three point seat belts for all the four seats and are further enhanced by high performance tensioning retractors, comfort lit mechanisms and belt force limiters. The belt force limiters avoid the internal damage passenger faces during collision impacts as the force seat belts induce on the passengers in sudden movements is reduced.

The seat back is equipped with the upper belt sash guide which is built into it. Air bags being included in the front part of the vehicle, dash, is a good practice though all collisions might not occur head first. To solve this problem and to provide versatility in safety measures, Maybach 57 S comes with side airbags and a separate curtain airbags for each passenger so that even the most brutal accident can prove considerably less fatal for the passengers. Safety is pointless if the doors which let the passengers in remain obsolete. The innovative keyless-go in the Maybach allows the Maybach 57 S to be unlocked by touching the door handle, while the passenger carries the electronic key with them. Wheels Compared to other luxury vehicles Maybach 57 S seems to be well thought and well designed in terms of the ground clearance it offers despite its executive class and the amazingly aerodynamic appeal. The vehicle hence has long wheels to handle the performance which the 12-cylinder bi-turbo gasoline engine has to offer. The Maybach 57 S is offered with light alloy wheels of 275/ 45 R 20 and wheel dimension of 8.5 J x 20 ET 67.

Pros Exquisite design (both interiors and exteriors), best in class interior comfort Cons Price, since the company became dysfunctional since December 2012, the availability of spares and successive support may be compromised. Maybach 57 S price

Question: The luxury Maybach car models are to be discontinued in 2013, which car company produces them?
Answer: Mercedes